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BV61 CYF

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,980 mi
Last recorded59,980 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CYF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 59,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,807 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 37,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 35,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt &centre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 31,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt &centre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 27,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 12,783 miles

osf tyre low on tread on extreme inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 12,782 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf tyre low on tread on extreme inner edge

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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BV61 CYF is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 CYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 CYF registered?

BV61 CYF is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BV61 CYF safe to buy?

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